Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Announced February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
The following is a complete review of the Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 8010 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 8010 grades versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus 8010
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Announced | August 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 and the NEX-5T.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and NEX-5T.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will produce greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $600 | $400 |